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Geological Engineering · Q53

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Engineering and GATE · Geological Engineering · question 53

Q53

Which of the following will have the highest porosity?

A.
Well-graded gravel
B.
Poorly graded sand
C.
Clay
Answer
D.
Fractured rock

Answer: Option C

Solution

Answer: Option C
Solution:
Clay has high porosity due to its tiny particles and large surface area, but very low permeability due to poor connectivity between pores.